World Connect

Nankhanga School Block

Year: 2024

Country: Malawi

Project Status: Unfunded

Impact Sector: Education

Investment Needed: $8,148.86

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Project Launch: 9-10-24

The Chikudzo Development Committee, located in the area of Group Village Headman Mwesakumva under Traditional Authority Msakambewa in Dowa, is embarking on the construction of a two-room classroom block with an office space at Nakondwa Primary School. This second project at the school aims to upgrade the school to a full primary school and reduce the current 8 km distance that senior students walk to access education at nearby schools. The initiative is expected to lower dropout rates and allow Standard 8 students to write their Malawi National Examination Board (MANEB) exams locally. Additionally, it will contribute to reducing the spread of sexually transmitted diseases, rape, and defilement cases in the area. The new block will also serve as a venue for community meetings, and the inclusion of office space will provide teachers with secure storage for teaching materials.

Project Update: 1-16-25

Construction of the Nankhanga School block is progressing steadily, with the structure currently at the ring beam level. The community’s dedication, coupled with Mudzi Connect's support and the village’s 25% contribution in cash and kind, has ensured smooth implementation of the project. When completed, the school block will alleviate the long distances children currently travel to access primary education, as well as provide a much-needed space for community meetings. Local residents, like Labson Kafundu, Elison Banda, and Thomson Banda, share their excitement for the project, viewing it as a beacon of progress for their village. For them, the new school block signifies not only better access to education but also a brighter future for the children and the community as a whole.

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